| Case ID |
1f717160-b877-4992-b125-64d6724bb993 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Writ Petition No.2245 of 2000 |
| Decision Date |
Mar 15, 2000 |
| Hearing Date |
Mar 15, 2000 |
| Decision |
The Lahore High Court dismissed the writ petition filed by ASIAN CONSTRUCTION CO. (PVT.) LTD. challenging the re-invitation of tenders for a construction project. The court found that the Executive Engineer had the authority to reject tenders and re-invite them based on departmental practice, thus no violation of the Punjab Delegation of Financial Power Rules, 1990 occurred. The decision reaffirmed that the Chief Engineer's authority applied only in cases of acceptance of tenders for projects over a certain value. The court emphasized the importance of maintaining public interest in governmental projects and ruled that the petitioner was not prejudiced by the re-invitation of tenders. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the dismissal of a writ petition by ASIAN CONSTRUCTION CO. (PVT.) LTD. against the Government of Punjab regarding a tender for a construction project. The core issue was whether the Executive Engineer had the right to reject the lowest tender and re-invite submissions. The Lahore High Court upheld the decision of the Executive Engineer, citing departmental practices and the specific powers outlined in the Punjab Delegation of Financial Power Rules, 1990. The ruling clarified the roles of the Executive Engineer and the Chief Engineer in the tender process, emphasizing that the latter's authority is limited to the acceptance of tenders exceeding a specified value. This case highlights the legal framework governing public procurement and the balance between administrative discretion and compliance with established rules. Legal professionals and entities involved in public contracts should note the implications of this ruling for future tender submissions and regulatory compliance. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court
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| Entities Involved |
GOVERNMENT OF THE PUNJAB,
ASIAN CONSTRUCTION CO. (PVT.) LTD.
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| Judges |
MAULVI ANWARUL HAQ, J
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| Lawyers |
Mian Abbas Ahmad,
Ghulam Murtaza Malik
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| Petitioners |
ASIAN CONSTRUCTION CO. (PVT.) LTD.
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| Respondents |
3 others,
GOVERNMENT OF THE PUNJAB through Secretary, Communications and Works Department Civil Secretariat, Lahore
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| Citations |
2000 SLD 2027,
2000 CLC 1543
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Punjab Delegation of Financial Power Rules, 1950,
Constitution of Pakistan (1973)
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| Sections |
R. 3,
Art. 109
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